Kochi (Cochin) Trip Overview
On this late evening walking tour explore the old part of Kochi – the multi-ethnic Mattancherry and the colonial facades of Fort Kochi. Numerous ethnic communities like Jews, Konkani, Gujarati, Jains and Marathi have been living in Mattancherry for centuries and their synagogues, churches, temples and mosques can be seen all around. Fort Kochi is steeped in the history and culture of the Portuguese, Dutch and British who occupied it through the ages.
Highlights
• Multi-cultural ambience of Mattancherry
• Colonial facades of Fort Kochi
• Kolam (floor design) making with a local family
Additional Info
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Starts: Kochi (Cochin), India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India
On this late evening walking tour explore the old part of Kochi – the multi-ethnic Mattancherry and the colonial facades of Fort Kochi. Numerous ethnic communities like Jews, Konkani, Gujarati, Jains and Marathi have been living in Mattancherry for centuries and their synagogues, churches, temples and mosques can be seen all around. Fort Kochi is steeped in the history and culture of the Portuguese, Dutch and British who occupied it through the ages.
Highlights
• Multi-cultural ambience of Mattancherry
• Colonial facades of Fort Kochi
• Kolam (floor design) making with a local family
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Dutch Cemetery Road, Fort Kochi, Kochi (Cochin) India
You will be picked up from your hotel in the evening and driven to Mattancherry where you will be met by your guide.
Start your walk at the Dutch Palace and continue to Gujarati Street where more than 700 Gujarati families live.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Jew Town, Old Cochin, Kochi (Cochin) 682002 India
Walk through Kongini Street, the Jew Town with its antique shops and the local markets selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, groceries and other items. During the walk you will also visit a local family and learn how to draw the traditional ‘kolam’ floor design.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fort Kochi, Fort Kochi, Kochi (Cochin), Ernakulam District, Kerala
Next walk into the adjacent neighbourhood of Fort Kochi and go past colonial style mansions, St. Francis Church – the oldest European church in India and old Portuguese buildings like Vasco House.
After the walk, enjoy dinner (own expense) at a local restaurant.
After dinner you will be dropped back at your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
